Run-ins between the U.S. and Russian forces have increased following President Donald Trump’s short-lived decision to withdraw 1,000 U.S. personnel—after which he changed his mind, agreeing to keep a …
Syria reports Israeli airstrike near northern city of Aleppo
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli warplanes fired missiles on suburbs of the northern city of Aleppo early Friday, Syrian state media said, amid increased airstrikes on Syria in recent weeks. There were …
How a second Trump term could shift Russia’s stance on Syria
Assad may be an “uneasy partner,” as Suchkov explains, but Putin has shown he sticks by his allies, whatever the “reputational risk,” as long as Russia’s interests are served. The “cautious optimism” …
Israeli warplanes target Aleppo countryside, says Syria
The Syrian state press blamed Israel for a round of airstrikes targeting its military facilities in the eastern Aleppo countryside.
COVID creeps into a sprawling Syrian refugee camp in Jordan
Testing and precautions ramped up after U.N. refugee agency confirms 1st cases at Zaatari camp, home to some 77,000 displaced Syrians.
For Syria’s opposition activists, Turkey ‘best of the bad’
While initially welcoming millions of refugees and supporting opposition activists after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war, the Turkish government has since shifted positions to further its own …
US to Withdraw 2,200 Troops from Iraq by end-Sept
ISIS work together with our partners in Iraq and Syria. We are continuing to expand on our partner capacity programs that enabl …
Jordan finds three coronavirus cases in largest Syrian camp
Jordan on Thursday confirmed the first three coronavirus cases in the country’s largest camp for Syrian refugees, just a few days after discovering two cases in a smaller camp.
US investigated hundreds of reports of civilian casualties in Iraq, Syria
A new report by the US-led coalition against ISIS has assessed numerous reports of civilian casualties dating back several years. It was released this week and describes five “credible” incidents in …
Anti-ISIS command handed over in Iraq, Syria amid regional tensions
Lt. Gen. Paul Calvert takes over after a year where the US-led coalition, which is fighting ISIS, handed over eight facilities to Iraq and confronted the Covid-19 crisis.